Ascriptin Regular Strength Buffered Aspirin
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Ingredients: ASPIRIN 325mg
Labeler: Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
NDC Code: 0067-0149
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Buffered aspirin equal to 325 mg aspirin (NSAID)*
(buffered with aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, and magnesium hydroxide)
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:
- muscular aches
- premenstrual & menstrual cramps
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- stomach problems that last or come back, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
- bleeding problems
- high blood pressure
- heart or kidney disease
- taken a diuretic
- reached age 60 or older
- any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription)
- a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you feel faint, vomit blood, or have bloody or black stools. These are signs of stomach bleeding.
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- painful area is red or swollen
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- do not use more than directed
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours while symptoms persist; not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- each tablet contains: calcium 70 mg, and magnesium 10 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 200 - 250 C (680 - 770 F)
- protect from moisture and excessive heat
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40 lake, granular sugar, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, talc, titanium dioxide
Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
200 Kimball Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0622
REGULAR STRENGTH BUFFERED ASPIRIN
aspirin tablet, film coated
|Labeler - Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (879821635)|
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